For purposes of this blog post I am going to be calling this style of site “Wide Web 2.0″, I know web 2.0 isn’t a design style nor should it be, but these style of sites starting appearing on web apps and web 2.0 sites. They basically consist of vertical areas which stretch 100% of the screen with a fixed width center that houses the content. Other characteristics are gradients, gloss effects and large footer areas containing more content. Lets take a look at some examples …
OnWired
Studio 3K
Red Relevant
Websmith ATP
Revolver
Church Plant Media
Giant Peach Design
Campaign Monitor
Mochi Kit
Blogonize
Future of Online Advertising
Hell Design
Pownce
iMusic Tools
Yike Site
Storm Lab
Action This
Trevor Berg
Ekklesia
Beta Bug
As always, if you have more to add to this collection please leave them in the comments.
Hey! I like the look of the Studio 3K site, but it’s made with tables and doesn’t pass validation.
I like this style of websites.
The title made me think that there a Lot of good-looking fluid web 2.0 sites as well and web 2.0 shouldn’t be defined or restricted to fixed widths.
Nice list though, some good designs.
Hmm… appears to be rather a common trend now.
too common if you ask me.
Every site i visit nowadays either looks like a blog or like one of the designs up there, so much for “creative web design”
I enjoy the layout of these sites. They may not all be extremely creative, but i think they are very functional and pleasing to the eye. Some of them have great colour schemes too.
interesting article. I need ideas for my new layout.
This is the problem with trend – everybody want to follow them. So, even the interesting ideas very soon are too common.
Another great list. I have quite a few more examples over at my gallery: http://www.cssfirst.com. I’m happy to let you use my gallery for a basis for another css list if you like
Yes, Great list with awesome examples. Some inspiration of colors. Looking forward to see more at tutorialblog. Thanks for sharing.